For at least three years, neighbors and other representatives of the Richmond District have been trying to get answers about the plans and operations of the SF Veterans Administration Medical Center. To date, the SF VAMC has either failed to respond to inquiries or provided partial information. Even with help from Congresswoman Pelosi’s office, fundamental questions remain unanswered.
On January 16, 2006 a request was submitted to the SF Veterans Administration Medical Center under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) for information to answer questions about the operation and plans of the SF VAMC — including questions about toxic materials, laboratory emergency procedures, and basic questions about the size and scope of long-range development on an already over-burdened campus.
On February 8, 2006 the Regional Counsel of the Department of Veterans Affairs categorically denied all 17 requests.
Read the request and decide for yourself.